225 Holliday St
Baltimore, MD 21202
USA
Off Set: Women Behind the Scenes of Frederick Douglass’ Life and Legacy
March 16, 12 noon – 1pm
Off Set: Women Behind the Scenes of Frederick Douglass’ Life and Legacy,” will be given by Brittany Hall, a scholar of African American history and park ranger at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. She studies the history of 19th-century visual culture, with a special interest in the preservation of Frederick Douglass’ final home as a historic house museum. Ms. Hall’s talk will emphasize the important role of women in shaping Frederick Douglass’ public image, before and after his death. Women were a crucial part of Frederick Douglass’ development as an equal rights activist and preserving his memory for generations to come.
“It’s More than History” lunchtime lecture series
Presented by the Baltimore National Heritage Area.
Peale Center
225 Holliday Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
All talks are from noon-1pm and are free
(lunch not provided).
Bring your lunch and join us!
